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S270 KOB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 KOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,295 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edges worn

Fail 4 Aug 2015 134,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre outer edges worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bulb fitted to n/s/f sidelight

bulb fitted to o/s rear fog

n/s/r seat belt clasp/buckle freed off

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,354 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 58,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,963 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 36,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper smearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,823 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 28,772 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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S270 KOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S270 KOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S270 KOB registered?

S270 KOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S270 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 KOB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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